MRI Technologist II

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist II to perform complex MR procedures and analyze diagnostic data in a hospital imaging department serving outpatients, inpatients and ED. Collaborative MR protocol development and safety oversight are core responsibilities.

The role requires an accredited Radiologic Science program with MR advanced registry, ARRS registration or eligibility, MR safety expertise, and at least two years of MRI experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Magnetic Resonance.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible; MR advanced certification; maintain registry status and continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject-matter expert with advanced knowledge of MR protocols and safety.
• Assists radiologist/cardiologist in complex MR cardiac imaging and in training MR Tech Level I’s.
• Evaluates contraindications and coordinates care to ensure patient safety during MR exams.
• Obtains and manipulates MR images, performs post-processing and ensures high-quality imaging.

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Magnetic Resonance

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Summary:

Conducts complex procedures and tests using Magnetic Resonance (MR) equipment to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. Works in collaboration with various healthcare teams to obtain necessary imaging for advanced diagnoses to aid in treatment options. Due to increased difficulty of exams and patient population, Technologists at this level typically work at a hospital-based imaging departments serving outpatients, inpatients and ED.

Hours: Friday - Sunday; 7:00am - 7:30pm

Responsibilities:
Acts in a subject-matter expert role with advanced knowledge of MR protocols, policies, and procedures. Is a department point of contact for MR protocol development and continuous monitoring of protocols to ensure optimal image quality. Provides expert professional or department knowledge pertaining to MR safety.
1) Assists the radiologist/cardiologist in performing complex MR Cardiac imaging including expertise establishing and adjusting imaging, scan and contrast parameters. Provides standardization and training to MR Tech Level I’s and collaborates with radiology/cardiology on imaging techniques to improve imaging protocols and patient care.
2) Assists the radiologist in performing high-risk invasive diagnostic techniques including but not limited to, breast/needle loc biopsies, Lymphangiograms, Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) placement pre-surgery planning, MR-guided grid placement for post-surgery, and MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) ablation for tumor and epilepsy. Additionally, demonstrating competence by contributing input for alternative approaches and adjustment of scan parameters.
3) Evaluates for any contra-indications, such as medication/implantable devices, insufficient patient preparation or the patient’s inability, or unwillingness to tolerate the procedure, notifying care teams and coordinating appropriate care, prior to the patient’s arrival, if possible. Works with Radiologists, device representatives, nursing and other providers to identify patient needs and device specific MR scan conditions to complete exam safely or discuss alternative exam options.
4) Recognizes diagnostic characteristics of normal and abnormal scans, anatomy, and questionable findings, alerting Radiologist for escalation of and/or additional care.
5) Demonstrates ability to manipulate parameters for MR Gated Cardiac exams, including but not limited to proper manipulation of monitoring devices and competency manipulating both equipment and computer parameters.
6) Analyzes scan data throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive exam is completed and sufficient data is provided to the physician; along with any notes regarding complications that may have impacted quality of scan/images.
7) Triages care for general anesthesia (adult/pediatric) and Pediatric Sedation exams and provides education for care teams, ensures optimal parameters, equipment settings, contrast administration and post-processing of images.
8) Obtains images per protocols, manipulates images according to protocols, performs multi-planar reformation (MPR) and 3D Maximum Intensity Projections (MIP) of image data, demonstrates a thorough knowledge of MR Physics, and selects appropriate MR acquisition parameters for optimal images quality.
9) Administers IV and oral contrast to adult and pediatric patients according to protocols, establishes intravenous lines, administers IV contrast following safe and proper injection procedures, follows correct procedure to determine contrast eligibility, checks appropriate lab values (if warranted) before contrast injection per protocol.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiological Science with an advanced registry in Magnetic Resonance.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible. For registry eligible candidates: must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.
• Requires Advanced certification in MR.
• Must maintain their registry status and complete continuing education requirements annually.
• Must maintain current competency in HCP BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Two (2) years of experience as an MRI Tech
• Must complete all departmental specific competencies within twelve (12) months from the date of hire, as well as complete all annual modality competencies to maintain MRI Technologist II.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH MRI Scatliff

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $35.87 - $51.57 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Weekend

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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